In today’s world we often wonder, why would someone do that? Why can’t we all just get along? What is going on in our culture? Social psychology answers those questions by looking at how people interact with each other and our world. This course will give an overview of social psychology from a Catholic perspective.

How to get the most out of Introduction to Social Psychology With Kristi Moore:

• First, read the course materials below before the first class meeting.

• Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes each live session.

• Read assignments before class meetings

• Watch that week’s recording if you need to revisit information from our live session.

• Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that week.

• Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Special Notes: Course materials are provided FREE. Additional pre-recorded lectures are provided in addition to the live class meetings.

Total Classes: 12

Class Dates: Mondays, January 6 to April 7, 2025. (No class Feb. 3 & Mar. 3)

Starting Time: 11:30 AM Eastern (10:30 Central; 9:30 Mountain; 8:30 Pacific)

Duration Per Class:  55 minutes

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 11th to 12th grade. Accelerated 10th-grade students welcome.

Suggested Credit: One full semester of Social Psychology or Psychology

Instructor: Kristi Moore, PhD

Course Description: Social Psychology is the study of how people’s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by other people or groups. This course will introduce the major topics in social psychology including attitudes, persuasion, aggression, and prejudice. Students will learn research in the field and be challenged to think critically about these studies and how they apply to the modern world through a Catholic point of view.

 **Parents should note that mature topics will be touched upon including gender, aggression, and stereotyping & prejudice.

Course Outline:

Week 1: Introduction to Social Psychology
Week 2: Social Learning
Week 3: Social Affect
Week 4: The Self
Week 5: Attitudes and Persuasion
Week 6: Perceiving Others
Week 7: Influencing and Conforming
Week 8: Helping and Altruism
Week 9: Aggression
Week 10: Working in Groups
Week 11: Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination
Week 12: Competition and Cooperation

Course Materials: All materials will be provided FREE by the instructor.

Homework: There will be pre-recorded lectures to view in addition to the live classes. Students will take online quizzes and complete weekly written activities and discussion questions. An application paper applying social psychology topics to some form of media will also be required (approx. four to six pages). Expect to spend 1-3 hours per week on homework outside of class.

Fee: For all 12 classes: $207 if you register on or before November 15, $227 if you register after Nov. 15. (Registration closes one week before the first day of class. After that date, registrations are not guaranteed. There is a $20 surcharge for late enrollments after the course is closed.)